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Downtown Naperville is host to plethora of shopping options. From chain stores to independent and local offerings, it’s a great place to browse and pick up gifts for all occasions. Twisted Olive is one of the many charming retailers you will find lining Washington Street. However, their location may not be as apparent as Barnes and Noble Bookstore or Beidalman’s Furniture. [Read more…]

Is it the wild and crazy times spent on Bourbon Street? Mardis Gras? The colorful and bright personalities you encounter when meeting and talking with locals? Their fascinating history? Fabulous architecture?

For me, it’s all of these things…but, the one thing that always comes to mind is the food. [Read more…]

The Naperville Farmers’ Market is an incredible place to find all types of great food items. Plus, it’s a great value as many farmers offer produce for prices lower than the local grocery stores. So, if you’re in the mood for finding great new items to try out, this Saturday morning, grab some hot coffee and an apple cider doughnut, and stroll through the wide array of vendors’ booths and farmers’ stalls. [Read more…]

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Although Veggie Fest is one of the largest vegetarian food festivals in all of North America, you don’t have to be a die-hard vegetarian or vegan to attend. Anyone with interest in good food and healthy living will get a lot out of visiting this fun and family-friendly event.

What:

Veggie Fest 2013

Where:

4S 175 Naperville-Wheaton Rd. – Naperville, IL 60563

When:

Saturday, August 10 – 11am to 8pm

Sunday, August 11 – 11am to 8pm

Admission:

Free

Parking:

The easiest parking will be in the parking lot for the Navistar building. It’s free!

The crew at Malnati’s has teamed up with KidsMatter for a fund-raising benefit where they’re generously donating 20% of proceeds of both their in-house and take-out orders from noon to 10pm on June 24th. [Read more…]

Either way, downtown Naperville has you covered this Saturday, June 1st.

Craft Beer Celebration At Naper Settlement

For you beer lovers, Naper Settlement has it goin’ on. June 1st is their Craft Beer Celebration where you can cruise through the historic grounds all while tasting craft brews from 14 different breweries.

Plus, enjoy a picnic dinner, live music and, for you naughty people, drinking in the church! [Read more…]

Mongolian BBQ (otherwise known as bd’s Mongolian Grill) is a great place to go in Naperville if you’re looking for stir-fry fun.

I know this probably doesn’t make any sense, but the first time I had heard the name of this restaurant, all I could think of was Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. You know, ’cause Genghis Khan, ruler of Mongolia, is one of their excellent friends (Bill: “It is indeed a pleasure to introduce to you a gentleman we picked up in medieval Mongolia in the year 1269.” Ted: “Please welcome the very excellent barbarian, Genghis Khan! This is a dude who, 700 years ago, totally ravaged China, and who, we were told, two hours ago totally ravaged Oshman’s Sporting Goods.”) I also love the scene when they lure him with a Twinkie. [Read more…]